Mt. Rushmore

The Golden Gate Bridge

The Liberty Bell

The Hoover Dam

Bunker Hill Monument

The Grand Canyon

The Lincoln Memorial

Old Faithful

Washington Monument

Vietnam Memorial

St. Louis Arch

Seattle Space Needle

Niagara Falls

Empire State Building




Questions to answer for your Landmark or Monument:


What is the name of Landmark/Monument?
What is the location of your Landmark/Monument? (City and State)
What visitors will see there? (What does it look like?)
What does your Landmark/Monument symbolize?
Why was it built?
Who built it?
In what year was it built?
What is the age of the landmark/monument?
How long did it take to construct it?
What is it used for today?
What historical significance does the landmark/monument have on America's history?
Why is it important to us today?


Helpful Links

A Guide to Famous American Landmarks for Kids

Pictures of National Landmarks

Washington, DC~ Kids Monuments

National Geographic - Monuments